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Tips for Disney World Resort Hotel Stays

Today I just learned about a new Disney resort: the Disney Yacht Club resort.  When I say new, I don’t mean that it’s about to be built or to open, but that I had never heard of it before.  The resort’s been around since 1990.  There are just so many hotels at Disney World, it’s hard to remember them all or keep them all straight. It can be a dilemma for those looking to plan a Disney World vacation.  You may have crossed the first hurdle – deciding whether or not you’re going to stay on site – but you … Continue reading →

Disney’s Pop Century Resort

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Kelly Wrote: “Disney’s Pop Century Resort is Disney’s newest value resort. Taking its cue from a century’s worth of pop culture history, Disney’s Pop Century features such kitschy decor as an oversized Rubik’s Cube and a psychedelic 1970s resort area. A favorite of Disney value connoisseurs, this value resort remains a favorite because of its closer proximity to the other resort areas and its unique theming.” Pop Century is kitschy but that’s part of what makes it so much fun. This resort was designed by Arquitectonica of Miami, Florida. The goal was to capture the essence of 20th century American … Continue reading →

Check into a Disney Character Room

I’m torn between two very different impulses when thinking about my eventual Disney World vacation. One part of me wants to keep the vacation simple, to stay in a hotel with a kitchen outside of the resort so I can save money on lodging and food. That’s the part of me that will probably win out. If I’m to afford a Disney vacation, that’s likely what I’ll have to do. But there’s another part of me, the kid still in there that’s especially pushing me to make that trip to Orlando. That part doesn’t necessarily want to go all out, … Continue reading →

The Silhouette Studio

In my senior year of college I wrote several papers on my favorite poet, John Keats. As part of my studies I read a 600-page biography of the poet. One of my favorite sections of the book collected the many portraits of Keats into a glossy-paged insert in the middle of the book. Amongst the many paintings and sketches Keats’ artist friends completed of him included a couple silhouettes. I’d heard of the practice before then, but I’d never taken much time looking at or thinking about them. Popularized in the 18th century, making silhouettes became a favorite pastime for … Continue reading →

Disney Sports in November

The Old Spice Classic From November 23-26, the Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex will host the Old Spice Classic. The Old Spice Classic features to basketball teams in a competition of nine games the games begin on Thursday, November 23 (Thanksgiving Day) with: Arkansas vs. Southern Illinois Minnesota vs. Marist Virginia Tech vs. Western Michigan West Virginia vs. Montana If you’re interested in attending the Old Spice Classic, you can contact Ticketmaster for tournament tickets. Football Fan Day at Disney-MGM Studios On November 17, football fans can get into the mood with a skirmish at the Disney-MGM Studios as … Continue reading →

Restaurants at the Grand Floridian

I promised you some information on the restaurants available at the Grand Floridian and while I’m late, better late than never. Here is a look at the restaurants available at the Grand Floridian. Even if you do not stay at the hotel, the restaurants themselves are worth checking out during your next Disney World visit and stay at a Disney World resort. Victoria & Albert’s is considered the dining centerpiece of the Grand Floridian. It’s also a very fancy, elegant restaurant and if you’re looking for a place to dress up in your fine clothes for a beautiful evening with … Continue reading →

The Grand Floridian – Why Should You Stay There?

The Grand Floridian is an experience I think that every Disney World visitor should have. My husband I stayed there during our honeymoon and I look forward to our next opportunity. But for now, let me tell you about the Grand Floridian. It’s a beautiful hotel and extremely clean. It’s right off the Monorail so you’re a one-hop stop away from the Magic Kingdom. You can also take the boat over if you want and both are great ways to arrive at the Magic Kingdom. The main building of the Grand Floridian is all about great service and beautiful entertainment. … Continue reading →

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – A Review

Are you considering a trip to Disney World soon? Are you looking at all the different Disney World resorts and trying to figure out which one will be the best to stay at for you and your family? Let me share with you my experiences staying at the Animal Kingdom Lodge in October of 2005. Deluxe Resort Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is considered one of the deluxe resorts and it’s actually located the furthest from all the theme parks save for the Animal Kingdom itself. The Lodge offers Savannah view rooms that look out over part of the Animal Kingdom’s … Continue reading →

10 Reasons to Have a Disney World Wedding

Are you or a loved one engaged? Have you been talking about the different plans that you have to make and are you wondering where would be the perfect location for your wedding? Do you imagine a grand splashy affair or something, smaller, more intimate? Are you the fun and adventurous type or the more conservative and traditional? Let me help you out with a list of reasons why having a Disney World Wedding is the way to go. 10 Reasons to Have a Disney World Wedding Disney Weddings provides you with a professional wedding planner whose job it is … Continue reading →

Extreme Makeover: Disney Style

The Contemporary and Polynesian resorts recently underwent a guest room makeover to make these Disney resorts more inviting for guests. One of the great things about Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Disney’s Polynesian Resorts is that they are both on the monorail. Monorail access allows guests to get easily back and forth to the Magic Kingdom, Epcot and more. Both resorts opened in 1971 as a part of the grand opening of the Walt Disney World Resort. Both the Contemporary and Polynesian resorts were the first efforts of blending the fantasy vacation with not only the theme parks but the hotels … Continue reading →